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Tacklers into jacklers

Tacklers into jacklers

Practise the risk-and-reward elements of trying to turnover the ball in the tackle area. It starts with good tackling, then deciding whet...
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Close support, attack and defence

Close support, attack and defence

Develop the roles and skills of the attackers and defenders closest to the tackle area in a tight space. Put players in game-like situati...
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Goal-line D twos

Goal-line D twos

With strong goal-line defence comes the need for absolute clarity in the system, particularly the role of the tackler and tackle assist.
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Thunder rucking

Thunder rucking

Once they identify that it is their role, players need to ‘thunder’ into the ruck, powerfully and quickly – any delays in that can mean s...
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Aggressive tackling

Aggressive tackling

Work on the front-on tackle, which represents the best opportunity to dominate the ball carrier and win the battle for the gain line.
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The weakest kink

The weakest kink

Work on defensive line speed and communication. Defenders will have to adjust their running lines to make sure they are not exposed.
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Counter rucking

Counter rucking

This fairly simple, but highly effective, activity will make your players much more aware of how and when to counter-ruck.
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Slide tackling

Slide tackling

In this game-related activity, players slide across to tackle. It puts defenders under pressure to work together to cover attacks that mo...
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Rugby Coach Weekly Issue 188

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  • Better carrying
  • Finishing the tackle
  • Challenging players of differing abilities
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    Don’t break the chain

    Don’t break the chain

    Use this practice to improve your players’ awareness of how to move together as a defensive line, with good cover and communication.
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    Quick reaction tackling

    Quick reaction tackling

    If the tackler can get in front of the ball carrier just before the tackle, it’s easier to make shoulder contact. Young players in ...
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    Up and tackle

    Up and tackle

    Work on side-on tackles, where defenders scramble to cover the attack. They must keep square to avoid being side-stepped and stay in line ...
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    Tackle recover

    Tackle recover

    Work on what the tackler and tackled player do immediately after the tackle. Some quick-thinking players can create or prevent turnovers by ...
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    Turn and tackle

    Turn and tackle

    This defensive reaction activity develops footwork skills so players can get close to the ball carrier and encourages good teamwork.
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    Tackle, turnover, attack

    Tackle, turnover, attack

    Develop your players’ ability to recognise and exploit any opportunities to counter attack from a turnover of possession. By COLIN IRELAND.
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    Tackling training: the defence coach's guide

    Tackling training: the defence coach's guide

    How to identify the right areas to improve your players’ defensive capabilities. By Queensland Reds head coach and former Ireland defence ...
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    Two ways to contesting your own kick-off

    Two ways to contesting your own kick-off

    Kick-offs are opportunities to win the ball but need a plan. Here are two kick-off strategies to enable your teams to do just that.
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    Priority skills for rucking - attack breakdown

    Priority skills for rucking - attack breakdown

    There are eight key factors for the ruck (attack breakdown) but if you had to concentrate on just one, here’s which would make the most ...
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    Tackle club triangles

    Tackle club triangles

    Use this simple and quick to set up exercise as part of your tackling break out groups to work on good technique in a medium impact ...
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    Four low-impact tackling ideas for return to play

    Four low-impact tackling ideas for return to play

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    A Covid-19 Tens game for all shapes and sizes

    A Covid-19 Tens game for all shapes and sizes

    Here is my version of Tens which should allow all your players in your squad to get the most out of the modified version of the game.

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